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Free-Flow Charging project critical friend services (CF1)

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Free-Flow Charging project critical friend services (CF1)" has been concluded and was conducted by Highways England, located at The Cube in Birmingham, England. This project falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services. The tender, initiated on 24th April 2019, had a budget of £40,000 and utilised a limited procurement method through competitive quotations, aiming for a quick procurement cycle. The tender period closed on 1st April 2019, while the contract commenced on 2nd April 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2019.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in consultancy services associated with innovative charging solutions. Companies with expertise in service model development, quality assurance, payment structures, and performance management will find this tender particularly suitable, enabling them to leverage their skills and contribute to the project’s success while fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Free-Flow Charging project critical friend services (CF1)

Notice Description

The successful procurement of services required for the new scalable free-flow charging solution is vital to ensure the project is able to achieve its objectives, therefore the critical friend shall provide the following advice and assurance to support the project: - independent assurance on the validity of the currently proposed packaging strategy and outline service model; - independent assurance on the quality of the current statement of requirements; - independent assurance on the plausibility of the currently proposed payment approach; and - independent assurance on the plausibility of the currently proposed Key Performance Indicators and performance management regime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4e7f6b8-9e59-467e-bcfb-cc64ff5ede26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd25f831-25c5-49a9-aa45-ae1e3dd8f6a1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SH ENTERPRISES

SHARON KINDLEYSIDES ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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